10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of the Civil Rights Movement
10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of the Civil Rights Movement
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The Civil Rights Movement began in the 1950s and lasted until the 1960s in the United States.
This movement is driven by the desire to end racial discrimination against black people.
Most Civil Rights Movement Leaders are black people like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
One of the most famous moments in this movement was March on Washington in 1963 where Martin Luther King Jr. Give a speech I have a dream.
This movement plays an important role in changes in law and policies in the United States such as Civil Rights Act in 1964 and Voting Rights ACT in 1965.
During this movement, many peaceful demonstrations were carried out such as Boycott Bus Montgomery in 1955 and Sit-in in 1960.
This movement also affects social change throughout the world and helps strengthen human rights globally.
Many famous figures who support the civil rights movement such as Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
This movement strengthens popular culture such as soul and jazz music.
In 1986, Martin Luther King Jr. Recognized as a national vacation in the United States.
